CVE-2018-7603

Search Autocomplete

Description

In Drupal's 3rd party module search auto complete prior to versions 7.x-4.8 there is a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability. This Search Autocomplete module enables you to autocomplete textfield using data from your website (nodes, comments, etc.). The module doesn't sufficiently filter user-entered text among the autocompletion items leading to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by any user allowed to create one of the autocompletion item, for instance, nodes, users, comments.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory drupal.org
Affected: Drupal 3rd party module - Search Autocomplete
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2018-070 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7603?
CVE-2018-7603 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7603?
To fix CVE-2018-7603, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-7603 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7603 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7603?
CVE-2018-7603 affects Drupal 3rd party module - Search Autocomplete.
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